Thrashball

Map Tactics

The map Thrashball is available in all three of Gears of War 3's Multiplayer modes. The map is dynamic, so there are two red and blue posts on each side of the map that light up when someone is killed. The scoreboard actually keeps the score of the match. The "Cougars" are the blue team, and the "Visitors" are the red team.

Versus Mode

In Versus Mode, one of the most powerful positions is the concession stands. If your team controls it, you pretty much control the match. At the beginning of the game, rush to the middle of the field and try to pick up the Torque Bow as it's one of the best weapons possible for the Thrashball map. A second teammate should rush for the Frag/Incendiary Grenades aswell because it's very common for enemies to toss these at the people who go for the Torque Bow right away. If the enemy team controls the middle of the field, shoot the scoreboard continuously and it will drop on top of them.

Horde Mode

I have found it very helpful to buy the command post in the concession stands area first. Next the one in the middle of the trashball field. Then either of the two on the field. Have one person build a mounted turret in the upper area and one in the lower, center of the field. The other two people can move freely, providing cover fire and distractions for the two turrets. I also found it useful to build as many barriers as possible, it is fine to leave them as spikes. Anything helps to slow down the horde. The Mulcher and the Mortars pop at the bottom of the stands. This area will allow you to put great offensive strain on the enemies. Beware though, if your whole team is down there it will be possible for enemies to pop directly behind you.

Beast Mode

Beast Mode on Thrashball isn't as bad as some maps, there is plenty of cover to move around the map with. Playing as Wretches will allow you to get around the map really fast compared to other units. Going through the concession stands proves great for getting around their defenses. When their defenses are higher the enemies will sometimes come to you. This is great since you don't have to bypass any of their defenses to take them out. Drones prove themselves as effective first units since there is plenty of cover to utilize. Blind firing around these corners is a good way to down enemies without taking any damage. Thrashball has quite a few open areas but also features plenty of cover to get to aswell as several areas that allow you to flank the enemies.